Sri Lanka recall Jeevan Mendis, Fernando

Sri Lanka have recalled allrounder Jeevan Mendis and seamer Dilhara Fernando to their ODI squad for the home series against Pakistan starting in June. Also included in the squad is fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep, who toured South Africa late last year with the national team but had to head back home due to a hamstring tear. Rangana Herath, who didn't play in the Asia Cup, is back as well while allrounder Farveez Maharoof and Ajantha Mendis do not find a place.

Jeevan Mendis, who also bowls leg-spin, has played 19 ODIs for Sri Lanka, picking up 14 wickets and averaging 19.18 with the bat. He last played for them in the ODI series against Pakistan in the UAE in November 2011. Since then he's played on the domestic circuit, representing Tamil Union, chipping in with handy contributions in the middle order and taking wickets in all three formats.

Pradeep hasn't played an ODI for Sri Lanka but went wicketless in his only Test, against Pakistan last year. After having to leave from the tour of South Africa, he had a three-month lay-off. Returning to domestic cricket in March this year, he's played a first-class game and three Twenty20s.

Fernando played two Tests and an ODI on the tour of South Africa and was named in the provisional squad of 30 for the upcoming series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Ajantha Mendis, who was part of that squad, has also been left out. Ajantha Mendis hasn't played competitive cricket since January following a back injury.

Sri Lanka play two Twenty20 internationals, five ODIs and three Tests against Pakistan. For the Twenty20s, they brought back left-arm seamer Isuru Udana - who last played for the national team in the 2009 World Twenty20 - and legspinner Kaushal Lokuarachchi, who hasn't played for the national side since 2007.

im a srilankan..bt still sure dat they are goning 2 lose..,....
very poor selection maharoof who was consistent in the CB series...ho was the best bowler after malinga in australia...is dropped.And wheres suraj randiv...1 of the main future spinner 4 SL...kapugedara should be in the odi squad

Mohamed
on May 27, 2012, 7:29 GMT

Another comedy peice from SLC selection... No reason to drop Maharoof who did well in CB series. Why not Ajantha and Randiv who should can be in all 3 formats if possible.
We can win all matches if both chamaras and Dilhara are in all 3 formats.. I still cant understnad why on this earth they play cricket still.... God saves SLC

Aswin
on May 27, 2012, 7:24 GMT

cant believe that lakmal is not in the team.
he is sl's next fast bowling star in the making.
he has not set the world on fire .
but neither have the other bowlers.
at least he is a penetrative bowler

Dummy4
on May 26, 2012, 15:23 GMT

good Luck Pakistani team....our prayers are with you....hope Misbah and Co will show gud performance there....and good luck to Srilankan team also

lasitha
on May 26, 2012, 12:24 GMT

they would have given a chance thilina kandamby for odis and jeewantha kulathunge for t20s who is a great stoke maker, a mush better player than dilshan

lasitha
on May 26, 2012, 12:21 GMT

@Priyantha Gunaratna- very true mate, he should have played in the south african odis, but this dilshan guy definitely had something against him

This will be a disaster for Sri Lankan cricket selecting again Dilhara Fenando SL compensate 2007 world cup final because of him now aging going to lose the Pakinstan series.Other point could not understand is inclusion of Kapugedara ahead of Chamara Silva I believe the final 15 should include Ajantha Mendis, Dammika Presad and inform Chamara Silva

Kyle
on May 26, 2012, 6:57 GMT

Why would they bring back Dilhara Fernando? Do they want Sri lanka to fail? Shaminda Eranga was easily the best choice, the only excuse for not picking him would be injury. If not Eranga, Maharoof should have been picked... What happened to Randiv? Overall bowling in both squads looks very weak.

Dummy4
on May 27, 2012, 14:08 GMT

im a srilankan..bt still sure dat they are goning 2 lose..,....
very poor selection maharoof who was consistent in the CB series...ho was the best bowler after malinga in australia...is dropped.And wheres suraj randiv...1 of the main future spinner 4 SL...kapugedara should be in the odi squad

Mohamed
on May 27, 2012, 7:29 GMT

Another comedy peice from SLC selection... No reason to drop Maharoof who did well in CB series. Why not Ajantha and Randiv who should can be in all 3 formats if possible.
We can win all matches if both chamaras and Dilhara are in all 3 formats.. I still cant understnad why on this earth they play cricket still.... God saves SLC

Aswin
on May 27, 2012, 7:24 GMT

cant believe that lakmal is not in the team.
he is sl's next fast bowling star in the making.
he has not set the world on fire .
but neither have the other bowlers.
at least he is a penetrative bowler

Dummy4
on May 26, 2012, 15:23 GMT

good Luck Pakistani team....our prayers are with you....hope Misbah and Co will show gud performance there....and good luck to Srilankan team also

lasitha
on May 26, 2012, 12:24 GMT

they would have given a chance thilina kandamby for odis and jeewantha kulathunge for t20s who is a great stoke maker, a mush better player than dilshan

lasitha
on May 26, 2012, 12:21 GMT

@Priyantha Gunaratna- very true mate, he should have played in the south african odis, but this dilshan guy definitely had something against him

This will be a disaster for Sri Lankan cricket selecting again Dilhara Fenando SL compensate 2007 world cup final because of him now aging going to lose the Pakinstan series.Other point could not understand is inclusion of Kapugedara ahead of Chamara Silva I believe the final 15 should include Ajantha Mendis, Dammika Presad and inform Chamara Silva

Kyle
on May 26, 2012, 6:57 GMT

Why would they bring back Dilhara Fernando? Do they want Sri lanka to fail? Shaminda Eranga was easily the best choice, the only excuse for not picking him would be injury. If not Eranga, Maharoof should have been picked... What happened to Randiv? Overall bowling in both squads looks very weak.

Wicky
on May 26, 2012, 6:45 GMT

I m 4rm pak! I gues ajantha deservd a chance as he z stil decent,dilhara frnando=imran farhat,two similarities,1.both dn,t perform,2.both r selectd time n again OMG,kapugedara has nevr done justice to his talent,bst of luck to both teams

Hareendra
on May 26, 2012, 6:17 GMT

Hmm... need a few more changes to make it perfect. Include both Chamaras into both formats. Get Dilhara into T20 as well. Then, we can truly test the strength of the opposition (by how many runs they score off Dilhara and how cheaply they dismiss the Chamaras)

Yasantha
on May 26, 2012, 3:46 GMT

Thirimanne cant pace the inning with big boundaries.So it is not a good choice to pick him up in the T20 innings.In ODI s also Kapugedera is far better than him.So Thirimanne should be replaced with Kapugedera.At least this should be done in the ODI s of Indian tour.

janaka
on May 25, 2012, 22:13 GMT

no mendis? selectors are nutters

Aaquib
on May 25, 2012, 20:30 GMT

They Should Have Selected Ajantha Mendis

ABDULLAH
on May 25, 2012, 15:26 GMT

is it fun,after every one series i see the name of fernando

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 14:43 GMT

Dian007- Kapugedara had an opportunity to permanently seal a position in test team. But he was inconsistent. There is no excuse for his batting position in tests when he was playing. Usually newcomers bat down the order and slowly moves up as they establish themselves. He must be scoring heavily in domestic cricket. But there is a huge difference in standard between SL domestic cricket and international cricket. Same applies to Chamara Silva who has scored heavily in the past season. I do not judge a SL cricketer based solely on his performance in domestic cricket. Selectors should keep a close look at potential candidates. It is not how much they score and how many wickets they take only that matters.

Amila
on May 25, 2012, 13:46 GMT

Dilhara will be the only one who will truly test the pitch . he will test each and every inch of the pitch by bowling over pitch deliveries, Half Trackers, leg side wide's off side wides ..u name it, he got them all ...:)

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 12:55 GMT

kapugedera will have to bat top of the order in t20..unfortunately he missed out in odi..he is the sri lanaka"s best big hitter and best fielder...so he must be in the odi as well

Dinindu
on May 25, 2012, 12:41 GMT

Good selection. But except one... Dilhara fernendo. Can anyone explain me one fair reason for him to be picked instead of Shaminda Eranga? instead of that selection other 14 selections are almost perfect.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 12:38 GMT

I am so Happy for the inclusion of DILAHARA my darling fernando. Splendid and Solid CHAMARA Kapugedara. I am so soooo sad why Another promisisng talnted and most valuable CHAMARA match winning Silva is not there. this is the scandelous selection. I need Mahinda rajapakse investigate this . cos this is unfair, when chamara kapugedara . dilhara fernanado there and CHAMARA silva is not

lasitha
on May 25, 2012, 12:23 GMT

@Chandana fonseka-chamar slva, the most consisitant player??? is it irony or are you serious???? Im not saying he is the worst but 'most consistant" is too much of a strong word huh!!

Mathu1
on May 25, 2012, 11:49 GMT

Lahiru Thirimanna is yet to be performed to include as a regular player of the team. We do not see batting performance of Angelo Mathews up to an all rounder. Sanga is out of form, Dilshan doesn't time the ball only Mahela has done sothing with the bat in recent pass.
What is wrong with SL team..? where is the team sprit and individual talents they had. They are no more a dangerous and unpredictable team to beware of. In front of poor balling unit after MM's departure despite LM's reputaion as a toe crushers.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 11:45 GMT

SLC and Fernando is like Arsene Wnger and Arshavin

sajan
on May 25, 2012, 11:38 GMT

Maharoof and Chinthaka jayasinghe must include at least to T20 squad both are good all-rounders. Dilhara & kapu are not a good choices. selection committee must think young talents like Bhanuka, Anjello etc.we know only 14 can select but think of a proper method for selecting the national side without political or any other personal favours. Good luck for sri lankan Cricket

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 11:20 GMT

Thirimanne for T20s?? you must be kidding! And what is Kapugedara doing in the squad again?

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 10:22 GMT

comments of fans not important.because their knowledge limited to International matches.and they support their heroes.but best 11 inform should play.not popular 11 of public.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 9:48 GMT

That is very unfair not included Chamara Silva & Chamara Kapugegara in ODI squad.both played well and in form now.but Lahiru Thirimanna who failed to perform recently, included.

Malaka
on May 25, 2012, 9:17 GMT

Dilhara Fernando again.... he should retire graciously

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 9:16 GMT

Lasitha: I fully agree with what you have suggested and would have been done in South Africa ODIs when Thilan was in terrific batting form. Instead it was reported that "Senior Players" discussed and agreed to let go Thilan to give opportunity to younger player like Thirimanne. Idea is not bad. But I would like to know who those Senior Players are? Isn't Thilan himself belongs to that category? The reason why Thilan was initially dropped for the 3rd test against Aussies at SSC last year and later overlooked for PAK series had nothing to with his form. True he scored only 86 runs in 4 innings against Aussies in first two tests. But what about continuous failure of Dilshan since England series? Then Mahela failing in last 3 consecutive overseas test series? What about Sanga's failure in last England series? Have we applied same criteria to retain them in spite of these failures? Dilshan's IPL heroics has nothing to do with tests and this time he has a point to prove or quit test cricket.

Dian
on May 25, 2012, 9:02 GMT

Kapugedera yellers, you know he is more than deserved to be in the T20 team, you know in the last NCC match, coming as the number 3 or 4 batsman, he hit 8 sixes...

If you guys do not know how to raw talent of a cricketer, please do not comment and criticize players like this, these people are the future for sri lanka cricket, he has only got a problem with the patience and temprement and fear of peer pressure., he will get mature with expperience, and he needs to bat well up in the order atleast no - 4, against his talent., most of the times he had come to bat no 7...

Kapu I am with you..

Viraj Lakshitha
on May 25, 2012, 8:36 GMT

I think udana has shown his colors last season. He deserved to be in squad.

Kevin
on May 25, 2012, 8:02 GMT

@Chandana fonseka, Chamara Silva the most consistent player we have? Consistent in what? Failing, yeah sure. And how can you justify Kapugedera's selection just because he got an isolated 50 in one match? Just look at his record, its rubbish. The one day squad looks pretty good apart from Dilahra, would rather have shaminda eranga, even for tests.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 7:35 GMT

where is shaminda Eranga ?

Randhira
on May 25, 2012, 7:35 GMT

Great to see Jevan Mendis in the team. He is much more better cricketer than some of the other players like Kapugedara....
I think it's high time to Jevan to perform at that level.
Statistics does not show everything. Jevan is a good team player and Sri Lankan team needs more players of his calibre.
Good Luck !

lasitha
on May 25, 2012, 7:25 GMT

thranga and thirimanne for t20s??????????????

lasitha
on May 25, 2012, 7:12 GMT

now that mahela is opening, we need to have an experienced,technical very sound batsman like THILAN SAMARAWEERA in the middle order to stabilize the inning if wickets fall early. If one has to go out to make room for the youngsters, it should be dilshan even for the odis. I dnt think many would agree with this but he is just an average 'hit or miss' kind of player.I dnt think he has what it takes to be an international player my odi 11: 1.mahela 2.dilshan 3.chandi 4.sanga 5.thirimanne 6.samare 7.mathews 8.jeewen/thisara 9... 10... 11....

Anver
on May 25, 2012, 6:13 GMT

Oh no !!!!! once again Dilhara comes in.. BIG ???? I'm sure SL have better bowlers than Dilhara & this is the time to introduce few new young fast bowlers to the scene.
over to SL selectors !!!!!

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 5:16 GMT

It's a joke to include a player like Lahiru in to a T20 squad, I was looking forward in seeing a player like Bhanuka Rajapakse in T20's, and playing Isuru Udana again ??? seriously ???

sirsak
on May 25, 2012, 5:08 GMT

i thing not selecting ajantha mendis is a very very bad decision from the selectors.i dont know wat logic they have applied to not select ajantha mendis.i mean he was a extraordinary bowler wen he debuted and in the meanwhile his form dipped and he got demoted from an extraordinary bowler to a good bowler.as far as i remembered he did well in the worldcup but the selectors didnt give him fair chance after the worldcup.can someone tell me why?i think wen he was new he should hav bowled like 10 overs 36-0 rather than creating havoc in the opposition by taking 3-4 wickets so the selectors shouldnot hav dropped him.

Dakshitha
on May 25, 2012, 4:50 GMT

Chamara Silva has been the most least performing batsman during the past 3 years & Yet is still given a chance. It is better to play Prasanna Jayawardena in the ODI team even as a full time batsman & drop Silva.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 4:49 GMT

where is Eranga? he bowled pretty well against AUS last time in ODI and test match. he even got first wicket of first delivery..i don't understand why he is not selected ...

Randika
on May 25, 2012, 4:26 GMT

And Kapu should be batting higher up the order, its about time SLC make proper use of their investments in him or just forget him and move on. Batting lower down the order in limited overs cricket isn't his forte and he makes loads of runs in domestic season batting higher up. In addition he has a much better record in test and first class as he is (contrary to popular belief) not a slam bang hitter but a proper batsman who was the best batsman on view during his last two schools seasons

Randika
on May 25, 2012, 4:22 GMT

Shaminda Eranga and Suraj Randiv should be in the squad. We need a good pool of young fast bowlers and by sticking to Dilhara we are going backwards. And personally I would prefer to leave Malinga out to show him that no one man is bigger than the team or country..!!!

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 4:08 GMT

No selection committee can please everyone in picking a squad. Personally I do not care who plays in T20s which is simply carnival stuff and not real cricket. Bringing in youngsters as part of T20 team is not the best start that can be given to them. If anyone bats in the middle order he will get to face few deliveries and if he is lucky to connect them he might earn few boundaries or otherwise might perish trying for big hits without getting well set. Those younger players can be brought in to the team in ODIs against weaker teams so that they will have opportunity to spend some time at the wicket. Kapugedara's fifty in last ODI he played does not give any indication that he has regained his batting form at international level. Since we lost early wickets he could forget about run rate and build an inning at more or less test match pace. When he tried to accelerate he got out. Had he gone on to score a hundred for which he had ample time that would have counted positively for him.

Diyath
on May 25, 2012, 3:55 GMT

No place to Ajantha?? Truly awesome. Even in the T20 squad?SLC must pick him as his performance in T20 is perfect.He is a top ranked T20 bowler.I also think that Chamara Silva should get a place in test squad.

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 2:54 GMT

chamara kapugedera should be in the odi squad as well..bcz he is a better player more than lahiru thirimanne..scored half century in last odi n scored unbeaten 86(38) including 8 sixes in last t20..so he should be there..

Supun
on May 25, 2012, 2:47 GMT

No Dhammika Prasad in ODI squad?...He is better than Dilhara and IPL specialist Malinga....

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 2:35 GMT

@Stark62, like they did in UAE.. you will see who will win don't worry..

Dummy4
on May 25, 2012, 1:57 GMT

for the t20 y the selectors didnt include young player like bhanuka insist of including sanga.sanga is great batsman,but for t20 he is not in form according to ipl.therefor selectors should consider young tallented player insist of sanga,u will see my comments after t20 matches

The SLC board has made another error in selecting the teams..where is the future, because if you don't give them opportunities now, how can they raise the game and perform if they are pushed against the wall. The squad should have had the likes of Angelo Perera, Bhanuka Rajapakse,Chathura Peries, Charith Jayampathi, Denuwan Rajakaruna, Shehan Jayasuriya etc along with some better performing seniors from the domestic league.

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 20:40 GMT

i love to see ajantha mandis action again he can bowl well and his one of great bowler in team

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 19:39 GMT

shoud remove Dilhara. no need 4 sri lanka team.... pls do it

Rizan
on May 24, 2012, 18:41 GMT

OMG........Dillhara in again no way, This shows the selection committee is lacking knowledge of the up and coming youngsters........At least now they should wake up chances given to Dilhara is more than enough, Even the crowd lose interest to go and see a match which includes Dilhara, The match is lost even before it is played

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 18:28 GMT

Where is Chamara Silva? He is the most consistent player we have ..

Deepak
on May 24, 2012, 18:06 GMT

It doesn't matter whom you recall or drop. This SL team is and always will be entirely dependent on their {FAB} 4 - Mahela, Sanga, Dilshan & Malinga.

Nishantha
on May 24, 2012, 17:33 GMT

Dilhara???? Kapugedara????? wish it was me with my son ... it will not make a diference..... he he i can bowl a decent over below 10 runs im sure and my son could hang around 7 or 8 bolls without making a run....

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 17:04 GMT

Maharoof is out. can any one justify it he is not even in the T20 team.

Ishara
on May 24, 2012, 16:44 GMT

I am expecting major changes to the T20 team after World cup. I mean all these old guys should give chance to youngsters. guys like Mahela, Sangakkara & Dilshan. T20 is a format where selectors can experiment with young guys like Bhanuka, Angelo perera, ARS silva, Kaushal Perera ect..look how IPL help some of the young indian talent come good. same thing we should try in SL. then these youngsters good enough they can play ODI 's or even Test cricket. I am worried about young Bhanuka though. he is aggressive player, but not consistent enough. yes , he bat low for SSC. hope he is not become another Mubarak for SL. may be he should think to play for smaller team which help him to bat higher in the batting order.

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 16:40 GMT

i would love to see the likes of eranga,randiv in odi and loved to see jeevan mendis in t20 too

The squads look good but Dilhara inclusion is pointless. Even when given the opportunity he fails. he will do well in one match and fail in the rest. Yet like kapu he is given a chance

Shehan
on May 24, 2012, 16:09 GMT

Thanks for the selection committee! this is great team but instead of Kapugedara we can do something by Maharoof! anyway, thanks & defenitely Lions will Roar!

Vasu
on May 24, 2012, 15:57 GMT

DILHARA Fernando Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up Mr. Mel and Co.

manjula
on May 24, 2012, 15:40 GMT

Why Maharoof is replaced by Fernando? and why so much shuffeling. Fernando's time is over. Maharoof is consitent and should deserve a place. Meddling with bowlers is not good for the SLC future. No one will and want to be a bowler. Board needs to change this attitude.

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 15:23 GMT

Shaminda Eranga ignored again..and Dilhara? Please

Akshay
on May 24, 2012, 15:22 GMT

Its time the selectors start giving talented youngsters like Bhanuka Rajapaksa,Angelo Perera,Kushal Janith Perera,Sohan Boralessa,Sachithra Serasinghe and Ashen Silva a chance. Kapugedera,Dilhara Fernando, Jeevan Mendis,Thisara Perera,Lokuarrachi etc have been given enough chances and they have all flopped at the international arena.

Prashan
on May 24, 2012, 15:22 GMT

Very glad to see Sachithra Senanayake in the squad! Hope he excels. He has the best domestic bowling average compared to all other Lankan bowlers.

Yasantha
on May 24, 2012, 15:00 GMT

Chamara Kapugedara should be given a chance in ODI s.He came to form in last odi with a half centuary.It is very unreasonable to be dropped.He is a rare talent.

Good to see Jeevan Mendis in the team, I remember seeing his leg spinners trouble the Pakistan batsmen in the previous ODI series in the UAE. Looking foward for this series, I rekon Pakistan will win the Test series but SL might edge it in the ODI's

ikmal
on May 24, 2012, 14:26 GMT

what? fernando again. I have to say the squad is not good enough, could be better where is chamara silva, eranga. The batting looks alright but we could have given 1-2 young batsmen ago, maybe i'm wrong. the spinners are good, but off the paceman fernando and pradeep, not sure if they will perform. i know a lot of u guys like jeevan mendis, he'll definetly get runs but i don't think he can stay and get big score, but again i might be wrong. hopefully these guys perform and and all will be forgiven.

Why has Eranga not been included in either squad and also why no ajantha mendis?if the latter is still injured,why was he in the provisional squad...good to see jeevan mendis back but I not think nuwan Pradeep is ready or can stay fit...

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 14:16 GMT

Dilhara Fdo???? Oh, please.... SL has many many young and better bowlers who are begging for a chance. Time to rebuild, and let the old players retire.

Ashan
on May 24, 2012, 14:10 GMT

No Shaminda Eranga!no angelo Perera!no Kushal Janith! this is not good for the SL Cricket.dimuth must given a chance.good to see Lokuarachchi brought back. he is surely better than jewan mendis and must give him chance in both ODI and t20 Format.Good luck Loku...

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 14:02 GMT

Fernando has got to be the most favored player of all time

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 13:54 GMT

When I see Kapugedara and Tharanga name in SL t20 squad I can only comment "LOLZ"

Asitha
on May 24, 2012, 13:09 GMT

Wow... itz really good to have Mendis back.

Sriram
on May 24, 2012, 13:08 GMT

Fernando has been marred by injuries, what is the point in backing him so much?

Mohamed
on May 24, 2012, 13:04 GMT

Should give Chamara Kapugedera a chance in ODI as well.

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 12:58 GMT

I am really looking forward to the upcoming series between Pakistan and Sri-Lanka, it should be really exciting. I grew up in the late 90's, so still have fond memories of Aravinda De Silva, Jayasuriya, Arjuna Ranatunga etc. I still remember when Del Silva, came to NZ to play for Auckland and the hype he generated mainly because Sri-Lanka just had won the world cup earlier. Personally, when I look back I feel Cricketer in the 90's were the best. They were superstars who made Cricket exciting to watch and play. I don't know, if it is due to nostalgia or simply missing watching my favorite childhood Cricketers in action. Anyway, good luck to Pakistan and Sri-lanka in the upcoming series.

Aaquib
on May 24, 2012, 12:55 GMT

This is Silly...I thought SL will Select their est bowlers but they stick to their old bowlers...now it will be hard for them to win series in odis

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 12:53 GMT

I don't agree with the T20 squad,cause Upul tharanga have been added. this is joking, he should be replaced with an old rounder such as Jewan Mendis.

cjnuzri
on May 24, 2012, 12:46 GMT

i dont know why Dilhara fernando keep on coming in the squad....is it politics

Stark
on May 24, 2012, 12:32 GMT

SL should trash Pak in both ODI's and T20's but I can't see them winning the Test series.

No featured comments at the moment.

Stark
on May 24, 2012, 12:32 GMT

SL should trash Pak in both ODI's and T20's but I can't see them winning the Test series.

cjnuzri
on May 24, 2012, 12:46 GMT

i dont know why Dilhara fernando keep on coming in the squad....is it politics

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 12:53 GMT

I don't agree with the T20 squad,cause Upul tharanga have been added. this is joking, he should be replaced with an old rounder such as Jewan Mendis.

Aaquib
on May 24, 2012, 12:55 GMT

This is Silly...I thought SL will Select their est bowlers but they stick to their old bowlers...now it will be hard for them to win series in odis

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 12:58 GMT

I am really looking forward to the upcoming series between Pakistan and Sri-Lanka, it should be really exciting. I grew up in the late 90's, so still have fond memories of Aravinda De Silva, Jayasuriya, Arjuna Ranatunga etc. I still remember when Del Silva, came to NZ to play for Auckland and the hype he generated mainly because Sri-Lanka just had won the world cup earlier. Personally, when I look back I feel Cricketer in the 90's were the best. They were superstars who made Cricket exciting to watch and play. I don't know, if it is due to nostalgia or simply missing watching my favorite childhood Cricketers in action. Anyway, good luck to Pakistan and Sri-lanka in the upcoming series.

Mohamed
on May 24, 2012, 13:04 GMT

Should give Chamara Kapugedera a chance in ODI as well.

Sriram
on May 24, 2012, 13:08 GMT

Fernando has been marred by injuries, what is the point in backing him so much?

Asitha
on May 24, 2012, 13:09 GMT

Wow... itz really good to have Mendis back.

Dummy4
on May 24, 2012, 13:54 GMT

When I see Kapugedara and Tharanga name in SL t20 squad I can only comment "LOLZ"

ABOUT COOKIES

We use cookies to help make this website better, to improve our services and for advertising purposes. You can learn more about our use of cookies and change your browser settings in order to avoid cookies by clicking here. Otherwise, we'll assume you are OK to continue.